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angel__'s review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Again a book with vibes>plot.
Sometimes confusing
Graphic: Suicide, Murder, Blood, Drug use, and Death
bookboxbabe's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Murder, Suicide, Death, and Blood
Moderate: Grief and Drug use
Minor: Sexual content
savvyrosereads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Set in present day Manhattan, One for My Enemy is a Romeo and Juliet retelling featuring two rival witch clans and the bloody tension between them.
This is my first Olivie Blake novel, but it absolutely will not be my last! I LOVED the writing of this one, which is absolutely gorgeous and filled with so many incredible and whip-smart lines. I also loved the characters—especially Marya and Sasha—and thought their story unwound with so much care and precision it left me in awe and wishing I could one day write something anywhere close to this good.
In terms of the plot itself, I thought this was a super unique and entertaining take on Romeo and Juliet (which, admittedly, is not a story I’m a huge fan of in the original but is certainly a classic framework). I did find the middle part of this one a tiny bit slow, but in the end the payoff was very worth it!
Recommended to anyone, but especially if you like: classic retellings; forbidden love; witchy stories
CW: Blood/death/violence, suicide/self-harm
Graphic: Blood and Death
Moderate: Self harm, Suicide, and Drug use
kitfkat's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Graphic: Drug use, Death, and Blood
amelianotthepilot's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I loved the characters and the plot kept me guessing. The constant perspective switching was also fun. The shakespeare/r+j references were also great.
My only complaint is that Olivia Blake’s writing can sometimes be too long and flowery. It’s lovely to read but sometimes I just want to read faster.
Graphic: Drug use, Emotional abuse, Stalking, Death, Gun violence, Gaslighting, Misogyny, Murder, Sexual harassment, Violence, Injury/Injury detail, Alcohol, Blood, Cursing, Grief, and Sexism
lilly_reads98's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Minor: Blood, Murder, Suicide, Sexual content, Grief, Drug use, and Death
carla20's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Blood, Body horror, Drug use, Death, Murder, Suicide, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Gore, Sexual content, and Grief
thewildmageslibrary's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Suicide, Blood, Violence, Grief, Death, and Murder
Moderate: Drug use and Emotional abuse
Minor: Gun violence, Sexual harassment, and Sexual content
katieduffy151's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Moderate: Blood and Violence
kayceeisbookish's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Moderate: Alcohol, Blood, Death, Drug use, Suicide, Gaslighting, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Sexual content, and Violence